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MT55 NTV

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 145,417 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,735 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 132,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,904 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,126 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 89,126 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,712 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,704 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 68,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,468 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,754 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,731 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 21,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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MT55 NTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT55 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT55 NTV is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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